Shellora vs JTerm
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shellora
This app provides a comprehensive SSH client for remote server management on mobile devices. It offers terminal sessions, file transfers, host organization, and AI-powered command assistance for developers and IT professionals.
- Real SSH terminal
- Remote system connection
- File transfers
- AI command help
- Built-in command library
- Host organization
- SSH key vault
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Shellora is a modern SSH client for iPhone and iPad, built for people who need practical remote access and server tools in one clean app. Connect to your own or authorized remote SSH servers, open terminal sessions, transfer files, organize hosts, manage SSH keys, search command references, and get AI command help from a mobile experience designed for serious work. Shellora is more than a basic SSH connection app. It is a focused remote server workspace that helps you connect faster, work smarter, and handle common admin tasks without jumping between multiple apps. Whether you are checking logs, updating packages, restarting a service, reviewing disk usage, managing config files, or looking up the right command while away from your desk, Shellora helps you stay productive from anywhere. Shellora also supports multiple languages, including English, German, Japanese, French, Italian, Korean, Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese, Polish, Turkish, Hebrew, Greek, Czech, Hindi, Bengali, Russian, Urdu, and more. Core features: • Real SSH terminal for iPhone and iPad Open terminal sessions with a touch-friendly interface built for command-line work. • Connect to remote systems over SSH Use Shellora to access personal servers, cloud instances, lab environments, staging systems, and production machines from your iPhone or iPad. • File transfers Upload and download files between your device and remote systems with a fast workflow and transfer history. • AI command help Ask for terminal commands in plain English and get suggestions you can review before using. • Built-in command library Search useful command references by category and copy commands quickly when needed. • Custom Commands Library Test, save, and quickly reinsert your own commands directly from the command library. • Organize hosts with folders and favorites Group hosts by project or role and keep saved connections easy to manage. • iCloud Sync with selective sync options Sync host information, saved passwords, and private keys with control over what gets synced. • SSH key vault Store, organize, generate, import, and export SSH keys in one place. • Favorite Apps Pin frequently used server tools and apps for faster access inside your workflow. • Terminal themes and personalization Choose from multiple terminal themes for a workspace that feels comfortable day or night. • Mobile workflow for real remote work Check a machine, review logs, transfer a file, confirm service status, or look up a command while on the move. Shellora is useful for: • Developers • DevOps engineers • Sysadmins • IT teams • Cloud engineers • Security professionals • Students learning Linux and server management • Power users who want serious SSH tools on iPhone and iPad Some features may vary depending on device support, operating system version, and remote system compatibility. Subscription Terms Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use EULA: https://holding.vc/Apps-terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://holding.vc/Apps-privacy-policy
JTerm
A native SSH client and terminal emulator for iOS devices. It allows secure connections, file management via SFTP, and supports multiple live sessions with an AI assistant for terminal workflows. Offers custom keyboard rows and hardware keyboard support.
- Secure SSH connections
- SFTP file explorer
- Multiple live sessions
- AI Assistant
- Custom keyboard row
- Hardware keyboard support
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JTerm is a fast, native SSH client and xterm-compatible terminal for iPhone and iPad. Connect securely, manage remote files with SFTP, and keep essential server workflows close at hand. FEATURES • Secure SSH connections with ordered multi-hop jump hosts • Saved hosts with sortable groups and credentials protected by the iOS Keychain • Reusable SSH keys shared across hosts • SFTP file explorer with uploads, downloads, favorite folders, sharing, and inline text editing • Multiple live sessions — keep several connections open and switch instantly • Automatic reconnection with backoff when your network drops or changes • Saved commands for frequently used terminal workflows • AI Assistant that can work with active terminal sessions using built-in AI or your own provider • Custom keyboard row with Esc, Ctrl, Alt, arrows, Tab, pipe, and more • Hardware-keyboard support on iPad with Command shortcuts • iPad split view with hosts and sessions beside the terminal • Pinch to zoom the terminal font • iCloud sync for hosts, keys, and settings across your devices Your secrets stay on-device: passwords, private keys, and AI API keys are protected by the iOS Keychain and sync only through iCloud Keychain. Built-in AI requires cloud-processing consent and either a connected App Store wallet on supported devices or Sign in with Apple. Guest wallets are specific to JTerm. Purchases made while signed in remain with that registered account. Permanent AI credits do not expire. One-time AI plans last 31 days. Independent monthly AI credit packs renew automatically; different amounts can be subscribed to together and are billed separately. Unused monthly allowance expires at the end of each billing period. These purchases are separate from JTerm Pro. Find balances and purchases in Settings > Buy AI Credits, configure AI in Settings > AI Information, and manage or delete your account in Settings > Account. Privacy Policy: https://jterm.jimeji.com/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Shellora at free against JTerm's free with in-app purchases. Shellora also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Shellora sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and JTerm sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Shellora against 5.0 for JTerm. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shellora | JTerm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yaser Ali | Hangzhou Blade Technology Co., Ltd |
Customer experience
Shellora
JTerm
In-app purchases
Shellora
- Shellora Pro$1.997 Days
- Shellora Pro$4.991 Month
- Shellora Pro$19.991 Year
- Shellora Pro$49.99
JTerm
- 1,000 Monthly AI Credits$1.991 Month
- 1 Year Pro1 Year trial$3.991 Year
- 3,000 Monthly AI Credits$4.991 Month
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- 10,000 Monthly AI Credits$14.991 Month
- 1,000 AI Service · 31 Days$1.99
- 1,000 AI Credits$2.99
- 3,000 AI Service · 31 Days$4.99
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- 3,000 AI Credits$7.49
- 10,000 AI Service · 31 Days$14.99
- 10,000 AI Credits$22.49








